Chapter X Grid

Use the MN UFARS Report - Chapter X Validation page to define valid ranges of UFARS dimension code combinations that are acceptable for Minnesota state reporting. This validation table helps identify data entry errors before submitting the UFARS report to the Minnesota Department of Education.

Chapter X of the Minnesota UFARS manual defines the valid combinations of UFARS codes. This page allows you to:

Define valid code ranges for each UFARS dimension (Fund, Org, Program, Finance, Course, Object).
Distinguish between Restricted and Unrestricted fund classifications.
Validate loaded UFARS data against these defined ranges.
Identify invalid records before submission to MDE.

On the MN UFARS Report page, select UFARS Accounts, and then Chapter X Grid.
Filter records using the filter criteria. To enter filter criteria:
1. Select an option in the first field.
2. Select or enter a value.
3. Select Add if the button is enabled.
  Refer to Search for records for more information.
  - To add a record, click Add Record. Refer to the Field descriptions and enter valid information in the required fields. Select Save, then Yes.
  - To edit a record, select the ellipsis in the Actions column and then select Edit. Update the information and select Save.
  - To delete a record, select the ellipsis in the Actions column, select Delete, and then select Yes.
  - To download the information, click Download, and then select Download PDF or Download as an Excel Document.

Field descriptions

The following table describes the fields on the Information form of the MN UFARS Report - Chapter X Validation page.

Field	Description
Year	The fiscal year to which this validation rule applies. Validation rules are year-specific to accommodate changes in UFARS requirements over time.
Restricted	Indicates whether this validation rule applies to Restricted (R) or Unrestricted (U) fund activities. Restricted funds have external limitations on their use; Unrestricted funds do not. Valid values: Restricted Unrestricted
Fund	The UFARS Fund code to which this validation rule applies. Each fund may have different valid dimension code ranges.
Program From	The starting (low) value of the valid UFARS Program code range. Records with Program codes below this value will fail validation.
Program To	The ending (high) value of the valid UFARS Program code range. Records with Program codes above this value will fail validation.
Object From	The starting (low) value of the valid UFARS Object code range. Defines the minimum acceptable Object code for this rule.
Object To	The ending (high) value of the valid UFARS Object code range. Defines the maximum acceptable Object code for this rule.
Org From	The starting (low) value of the valid UFARS Organization code range. Defines the minimum acceptable Org code for this rule.
Org To	The ending (high) value of the valid UFARS Organization code range. Defines the maximum acceptable Org code for this rule.
Finance From	The starting (low) value of the valid UFARS Finance code range. Defines the minimum acceptable Finance dimension code for this rule.
Finance To	The ending (high) value of the valid UFARS Finance code range. Defines the maximum acceptable Finance dimension code for this rule.
Course From	The starting (low) value of the valid UFARS Course code range. Defines the minimum acceptable Course code for this rule.
Course To	The ending (high) value of the valid UFARS Course code range. Defines the maximum acceptable Course code for this rule.